ASM Materials Education Foundation Nichol Campana Executive Director May 15, 2017
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ASM Materials Education
Foundation
Nichol Campana
Executive Director
May 15, 2017
Who We Are
The ASM Materials Education Foundation provides for the
advancement of scientific and engineering knowledge
through its support of education and research.
The Foundation provides exciting opportunities for young
people, encouraging them to pursue careers in materials,
science, and engineering.
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Mission Statement
To excite young people in materials,
science, and engineering careers.
Vision Statement
A workforce skilled in
Science, Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
through hands-on,
discovery-based
learning.
History
Research documents a decline in high school student
math/science aptitude, reasoning ability and career interest
in applied science.
We believe students must first become excited about
science, before they can become interested in STEM or
science and engineering as a potential career choice.
Current State
“Schools often lack teachers who know how to
teach science and mathematics effectively, and
who know and love their subject well enough to
inspire their students. Many teachers lack adequate
support, including appropriate professional
development as well as interesting and intriguing
curricula.”
PHILOSOPHY
Considerable
educational research
supports the notion that
many students learn
most effectively when
challenged in hands-on
practical learning
environments.
Getting Students Interested
Students have natural curiosity about materials around them (Materials offer perfect context to engage otherwise disinterested students)
Showing the link between Materials and Science (Physics/Chemistry) provides relevancy, stirs interest and creates an incentive to learn Science
ASM Materials Camp®
Student Camps
ASM Materials Camp® Student Camps are for high
school students with strong abilities in math and
science who have completed their sophomore or
junior years. There's a lot to do at ASM Materials
Camps, and best of all, it’s free.
ASM Materials Camp®
Student Camps
Stirring interest & creating the
incentive to learn
Hands-on / Discovery-based
Relevancy / Engaging
Role Models (Engineers-Volunteers)
FUN and Memorable!
Student Camp
Lab Activities (Examples)
Metallography
SEM / X-ray Diffraction
Atomic Force Microscopy
Investment & Sand Castings
Molten Glass Processing
Annealing/Heat Treating
Blacksmithing
Nanofabrication
Chem Flame Testing
Impact Testers
Non-destructive Testing:
• Radiography
• Dye Penetrant Inspection
• Magnetic Particle Inspection
Industrial Tours / Jobs (Examples)
Applied Process (HT)
Bell Group (Jewelry C.)
Boeing
Boston Scientific
Climax Research Lab
Carpenter Steel
DS Containers
Ford Casting Plant
GM (Electromotive Div.)
Goodrich (Landing Gear Div.)
Northrop Grumman
US-Army Corps Eng.
Materials Camp®
Student Testimonial
“Thank you for organizing the camp program and for the
opportunity to participate. It was a very cool learning
experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The exposure to
failure analysis testing expanded my interest in materials
engineering. The experience solidified my plan to study
materials engineering in college.”
ASM Materials Camp®
Teacher Camps
ASM Materials Camp® Teachers Camps are
thought provoking, idea generating workshops.
Teachers learn how to make core science
principles more relevant to students. Teacher
Camps make teaching science and math more fun
for little or no cost.
TARGET MARKET
Materials Camps serve:
• Students entering their junior or senior
year in high school
• High School Teachers: Science,
Chemistry and Physical Science,
Engineering, and Industrial/Career and
Technical Education
• Middle School Physical Science
Teachers
• Pre-Service Science Teachers
• Art, Math, and Community College
Teachers as space allows
ASM Materials Camp® Growth
Student Materials Camp2016 - 26 Student Camps
2016 – 1092 Participants
Thru 2016 - 319 Camp Locations
Thru 2016 – 13,356 Participants
Teacher Materials Camp2016 - 43 Teacher Camps
2016 – 931 Participants
Thru 2016 - 381 Camp Locations
Thru 2016 – 8,915 Participants
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MNCHPe6jIQ&feature=youtu.be
Fundamentals
Solids
Topics
• Importance of materials
• Four categories of solids
• Simple chemistry made easy
• Chemical bonding
• Periodic Table of Elements Oxidation-reduction
Metals
Topics
• History of metals and use
• Properties of metals
• Mechanical properties
• Effects of heat treating
• Types of alloys; alloying
techniques
• Phase diagrams
• Testing metals
• Manufacturing processes
Ceramics / Glass
Topics
• Ceramics are crystalline solids
• Ionic and covalent bonds
• Glass properties are different:
amorphous structure
• Manufacturing processes
Polymers
Topics
• Classification of polymers
• Altering chemically or with
additives
• Recycling concerns
• Chemical changes through cross-
linking
• Synthetic polymers & chemistry
involved
• Historical developments
• Manufacturing processes
Composites
Topics
• Types of composites and
categories
• Strength –to-weight ratios
• Strength measuring, testing,
altering
• Wood and concrete: traditional
composites
• Fiber reinforced composites
• Graphite and Kevlar fibers
Blowing a Glass Bubble
1. Cut a piece of 6mm tubing about 30cm long
2. Fire polish one end of the tubing and allow to
cool
3. Heat the end that has not been fire polished
until soft. Then use a pair of pliers to seal the
end or push it against a ceramic tile. It is also
possible to allow the end to close on its own
with enough heating.
4. Heat the tubing about 1cm above the sealed
end until it is soft. Quickly remove the tubing
from the heat and blow into the cool end while
rotating the tube. Some prefer to leave the
glass in the flame while blowing.
5. Repeat step 4 until you have a bubble with a
diameter about twice that of the tubing. As the
glass walls of the bubble get thinner use less
air pressure to avoid bursting the bubble.
6. Clean up
Materials Camp®
Teacher TESTIMONIAL
“I've attended several PD workshops - by far this was the
BEST training I've ever attended. I gained so much
knowledge and by the end of the week I felt empowered,
enlightened, and motivated! I feel totally prepared to begin
the new school year!” -- Philadelphia Teachers Camp
Impact / Results
Student Camp data:
• 84% of students alumni entered college in
science fields
• 66% of those enrolled in engineering
• 41% of engineering enrollment were in
materials science
Teacher Materials Camp participants reported
unanimously they were:
• More confident in explaining complicated
subjects
• Gained new ideas and approaches to
instruction
• MST concepts will be used directly in their
classroom
How ASM MEF is
Making a Difference
The Foundation has made a difference in the lives of 11,114 students via the Materials
Camp Students program. These hands-on demos and tools have proven to have a positive
impact on students by inspiring them to pursue science and engineering careers.
6,896 Teachers have completed the Materials Camp Teachers Camp since the 1st camp
was launched in 2002. Over 85% of teachers camp alumni are now utilizing “hands-on”
materials concepts in their chemistry and physics classes. These teachers are convinced
that such concepts will benefit students and inspire them to learn science.
“This camp was wonderful. I now have new ideas to use in my classroom. I had never
heard of a materials engineering degree. This is something I can talk about with my
students.” –Teacher Camp participant
David Bahr, Professor and Head of the Materials Engineering Department at Purdue
University has seen a 100% increase in the number of students majoring in the Materials
Science Engineering program over the past several years. “We saw students coming
from high schools we'd never seen in MSE before. Turned out the new students all
were from high schools where teachers had attended ASM Materials Camps. The lag
between a teacher at the camp and a student at the university was on the order of 3 or
4 years.”
Thank you
Materials Camp ®
Volunteer Duties
Student Teacher
Recruitment of students Recruitment of STEM teachers
Develop application Point of contact for Master Teachers
Collect & screen applications Coordinate w/ Foundation
Point of contact for participants & families Secure guest speakers
Secure guest speakers Organize closing ceremony
Organize closing ceremony Coordinate with school/university
Secure chaperones Secure materials
Coordinate with school/university Arrange Tours
Select/Develop curriculum Make food arrangements
Secure materials Set aside 7 days for camp
Arrange tours Fundraise
Make food arrangements
Set aside 5 days for camp
Fundraise
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